I believe each of us has the capacity for change and resilience. I foster optimism because hope is key for envisioning new possibilities in life, motivating you to try something new, or encouraging you to change your life and yourself. I collaborate with my clients to make sense of and explore issues with relationships, work, and school, as well as
My name is Samm. I am a liberation therapist that works within a relational-cultural framework and through a trauma informed lens. I believe that our relationships and connection with self and others are the heart of well-being. Many of the barriers we face to our mental and physical well-being are a result of outdated structures, systems and unhea
Hello! I’m a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a knack for helping adolescents and adults from all walks of life. My superpower? Honoring your unique experiences and perspectives like the gemstones they are.
When it comes to dealing with complex traumas, I'm gentle and offer a safe haven where judgment dares not tread. Think
Curiosity is what drew me into the field of therapy and remains at the core of my practice. I enjoy working with clients as they explore self identity and strive to make meaningful change, whether by building on existing skills or exploring new ones. My style is warm, non-judgmental and collaborative, and I am keen on finding the most effective too
Being a therapist is an interesting job, you get to meet so many different people and get to follow their stories, see them in some of their lowest points and through their triumphs. I understand the privilege that comes with being trusted with the most fragile parts of our lives. I’ve been in your shoes and understand the feelings that accom
I mainly use Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS),a psycho-spiritual approach that is the most non-judgmental, kind, gentle, and effective method I know. In IFS, no part of yourself is ever considered bad. Even though you may have been taught otherwise, you are healthy at your very core, and you can learn to access that core aspect of you. I am al
The current state of affairs has led many of us to feel a little lost, overwhelmed, frustrated, or worried. As a mother, clinician, entrepreneur and wife, I understand balancing the many roles we hold can be especially daunting in the current climate and provide traditional therapy services for IL residents. In addition to traditional therapy, I al
We often think of ourselves as what we are given, but instead it's what we make of what we're given. I am guided by a view of identity as a creative narrative and see distress as often occurring when we feel stuck in that creation, bound to a self and life that isn't working. The goal in therapy is not only to understand how and why we
Challenges can overwhelm our ability to cope. My objective, as a certified psychotherapist, is to assist in managing these issues safely, in a stress- free environment. Treatment is tailored towards the individual's needs. My job is to support you through the process of change in order to feel greater security and self-esteem. I use psychodynam
My primary therapeutic orientations are cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy; however, I strongly believe that it is essential to meet you "where you are at" using my developed professional skills to provide you with a therapeutic orientation necessary to move you toward a place of peace, healing, an
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